Spring 2004 Schedule

Winter 2010 Schedule

11-19-09

I will be teaching a total of six classes at the Griffith Adult Center this winter. We are using Photoshop El= ements 7.0. The winter catalog should be available soon, which is generally when registration begins. Please contact t= he school to find out the exact date when registration opens. I will be distributing handouts from password protected pages attached to my blog in a similar manner as I have done in recent terms. You will be given the password and= any handouts needed for the first day of class at the first session.=

Please note there are two sections = of the camera class this winter. These classes are for both those just starting out and/or using a relative si= mple digital camera that does not allow for manually selecting the shutter speed= and lens aperture. These classes are a= lso for those students using a digital SLR or a more sophisticated compact digi= tal camera, which does allow one to manually set the shutter speed and the lens aperture. However, the student need not be advanced. In-class shooting assignments will vary with the camera type being used as necessary.

Also, please note that the advanced editing class has been restructured into a workshop format where you will work on your own photographs. See below for details.

The following are the basic descriptions for digital photography classes I will be teaching in the fall= .

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Digital Photography/Organizing Photos

This is= the course to start with if you are new to digital photography, thinking about = it, or just want to find out more about it. But, it is also the one course that will help you keep track of and protect all = of those digital images you have been collecting on your computer. You will le= arn how to use the Organizer of Photoshop Elements beginning with importing images to your PC, managing the= m, and then protecting them.

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This co= urse builds an excellent foundation for the photo editing courses offered. The c= lass will also introduce you to creative ways to share your photos with others. =

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Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 pm, beginning January 5th.

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Digital Camera (Fixing Your Photos)

This class is for students with using a compact= digital camera as well as those with more sophisticated model or digital SLR camera. In-class assignments and instructions will be structured to accommodate both types of cameras.

Do you = find the manual that came with your new digital camera confusing? Or maybe some of the pictures you = have taken using its programmed or automatic mode did not turn out like you had hoped. Are you struggling a bit to understand or= set all of those options you are presented with, let alone knowing how and when= to use them? If so, then this may just be the class to help you get more from = your digital camera. This is a hands-on course – your hands on your camera. Class size is purposely being kept small to maximize the benefit to you.

Thursdays 12:30-2:30 pm, beginning January 7th. (5 Meetings)

Thursdays 12:30-2:30 pm, beginning February 11th. (5 Meetings)

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Please note, there is an information sheet that lists what you should bring with you to the first class, and a couple of th= ings you need to do prior to the first class meeting. Click here to see these instructions.

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DigitalPhotography and Editing

This cl= ass deals with improving and enhancing your photo images once you have transferred th= em to your computer. The course basically deals with the Edit Mode of Photoshop Elements 7. Using layers and the various selection tools are just two of the topics thoroughly covered. Specific exercises also address converting p= hoto images into works of art. This course will also address the Guided Edit tas= k pane that was new in Photoshop Ele= ments 7. Although not specifically covered in class exercises, scanning, obtaining quality prints, and related digital photography topics are discus= sed and/or demonstrated as appropriate.

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Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30 pm, beginning January 6th. <= o:p>

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Digital Photography Projects

Explore the variety of ways that you can share your digital images with family, friends, and colleagues. This co= urse will cover making slide shows in Photoshop Elements 7 and other photo proje= cts possible using the program. The course also covers using Movie Maker for editing video files and augmenting slide shows produced in PSE. The free Ph= oto Story 3 program from Microsoft will also be explored.

This course can viewed as a basic introduction to digital video editing, as well as digital photography in general. In this course you will work with your own pictures, video clips, = and music.

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Advanced Digital Photo Editing Workshop

During = this course, more advanced built-in imaging editing and special effects capabili= ties using the Edit Mode of Photosh= op Elements will be explored. New tools in later versions of Photoshop Elements will be explored. Free or low-cost third party plug-in programs are availab= le that give Photoshop Elements capabilities well beyond those that come with = the boxed program. The course will cover the installation and use of some of selected plug-ins. Examples i= nclude the use of curves, channels, grain/noise reduction, and other advanced edit= ing and special effects tools. Students will be given a CD containing these plu= g-in programs as part of the course.

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Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 pm, beginning January 7^th.

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